How to pronounce tribal
Say it like TRY-bul. Tribal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tribal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tribal
American and British speakers say tribal in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈtraɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-bul.
What does tribal mean?
- relating to or characteristic of a tribe“tribal customs”
Where does tribal come from?
From Latin tribālis. By surface analysis, tribe + -al, first attested in the 1630s.
Words that rhyme with tribal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tribal.
Questions about saying tribal
How do you pronounce tribal?
Say TRY-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tribal?
Tribal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say tribal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.